Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, today launched the HONOR 10 Lite, the brand’s latest flagship smartphone in the Middle East, off the back of what has been a hugely successful year for HONOR. Inspired by the HONOR 10, the HONOR 10 Lite is set to bring together the best of today’s technology and set a new standard for smartphone design, with the stylish dewdro... ... Read more

Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: H.E. Majid Hamad Rahmah Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative revealed growth forecast for the years 2018-2022, as a part of its growth strategy. Union Coop estimated revenue of AED 5.69 billion, with an increase of AED 2.59 billion, and a growth rate of 84 per cent. As per the growth plan, Union Coop expects to improve the efficiency of operations by deploying several initiatives... ... Read more

New annual award will honour individuals and institutions for their humanitarian work in the sports sectorDubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Sports Council, in collaboration with Watani Al Emarat Foundation, have launched the annual Sports Fingerprint (Limitless Abili... ... Read more

Dubai, UAE; 18 December 2018: The digital era has transformed the field of photography. Many photographers now offer ‘digital photo libraries’ to customers instead of photo albums and prints. And while this may have a positive impact on the bottom line, according to Epson, there is a lot to be said for the printed photograph as a tool to help photographers grow their skills, and turn leads into a loyal customer base. Printed phot... ... Read more

Mitel & MLB present London Series 2019 will see the Boston Red Sox & New York Yankees play a two-game series at London Stadium on June 29-30, 2019Dubai, UAE, December 18, 2018: CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM) has been appointed to support Major League Baseball (MLB) as it takes regular season baseball to Europe for the first time in 2019.The Mitel & MLB present London Series 2019, will see one of the most enduring rivalries ... ... Read more

Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2019: LACOSTE presents Key West (Sport Inspired) Sportwatch, that echoes the LACOSTE brand’s intrinsic authenticity, performance and elegance.
It’s appeal is instant and lasting
This Lacoste Key West Sportwatch is priced at AED 745 and is available across Hour Choice stores in the UAE.
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Once again, OMEGA gets behind golf in the region, as title sponsor of this year's tournament
Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2019: Many of the world’s top golfers, including OMEGA brand ambassadors Tommy Fleetwood and 2017's winner Sergio Garcia, are set to tee off at this year’s OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club. Dubbed the ‘Major of the Middle East’, the tournament begins on the ......

Dubai, 21 January 2019: Sawalef, homegrown luxury fragrance brand, that produces an extensive range of products, including eau de parfum, concentrated perfume oil, bakhoor, muattar, body lotions, agarwood, and gift sets is looking to expand its product range in 2019.
The brand launched in the UAE market in December 2017 and currently has six stores across the country. The perfumery curates all its products to appeal to perfume ......

8 kilos of gold, several gold bars, 2 BMW luxury cars and 6 Samsung 65” inch TV to be won within the next 2-weeks promotion
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) cardholders to get double chance to win a BMW car
Dubai; January 20, 2019: Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group’s (DGJG) ongoing promotions for gold and diamond jewellery is acting as a major catalyst to increase the shopper participation for the running Dubai ......

Il Gufo’s Spring/Summer collection takes us on a journey of nautical discovery guided by little sailors who, diving amongst the interlacing shades of deep and mellow blue, become explorers of gulfs between styles and colours and evoke thoughts of chic coastal towns and coral reefs.
References to the sophisticated fashion of the 30s are interlinked with more energetic and vibrant looks, creating a lively and playful style that evokes the ......

Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019:
January 15, 2019 was marked a special date to World Fashion Designer Walid Atallah, who amazed his audience with a new innovation at Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR, where he launched his new collection “Precious” consisted of all new Haute Couture dresses. The event was attended by the Lebanese Actress and Singer Dalida Khalil, as well as VIP personalities, media celebrities and Social Media ......

Dubai, UAE, January 13, 2019: Vibrant silhouettes of ‘70s glamour, the Californian spirit and an audacious sense of Parisian elegance are at the core of Longchamp’s inspiration this season. For her first runway show, Creative Director Sophie Delafontaine makes a tribute to life-long admired aesthetics of inimitable tastemakers Anita Pallenberg and Veruschka seamlessly blended with the style of the universal Longchamp ......

Dubai, UAE, January 08, 2019: Whether your February 14 plans involves a romantic dinner or a fun night out with friends, GUESS has the perfect looks for Valentine’s Day. With dreamy off shoulder bodycon dresses or a fiery red number, get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with the gorgeous selection of clothes from GUESS!
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du has joined the CCPS working group to explore blockchain’s untapped potential through advances in transparency, security, and real-time transactions
Dubai, UAE, 20th January 2019: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is set to work alongside some of the world’s leading multinational telco firms as a member of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) – a global consortium of leading ......

Dubai, UAE, January 20, 2019: Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, today announced Karen Anderson as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this newly created position, Karen will lead the company’s people and culture strategy.
Karen joins Mimecast with more than 20 years of experience in various human resources roles. As the new CHRO, she will support the ......

Under the motto ‘Intelligence Shared’, Airbus features secure Virtual Reality solutions and professional communication tools
Dubai, UAE 20 January 2019: Airbus is showcasing its latest secure communications solutions at this year’s Intersec exhibition in Dubai, the world‘s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection. These solutions are being used by security authorities to safeguard ......

Nissan recharges CES visitors with macchiato brewed using LEAF power
January 20, 2019: Nissan gave CES trade show attendees a taste of Nissan Energy. Nissan Energy is part of Nissan Intelligent Integration, the company’s vision of a connected world where new developments in battery technology and power generation enable homes and vehicles to better harness and power each other.
At the CES Nissan display, visitors relaxed and ......

Highly anticipated Royal Enfield Twin motorcycles launched in Dubai - The Interceptor INT 650 to be available starting at AED 19,999 and the Continental GT 650 to be available starting at AED 20,399
Bookings to open on January 15, 2019 and motorcycles to be on display at dealership in Dubai starting February 2019
January 16, 2019, Dubai: Following an enthusiastic reception from the world's press at the ......

Region’s health, wellness & free-from food sales to rise 7 per cent by 2023, says Euromonitor
Dubai, UAE – 21January, 2019: Major new healthy food launches are being lined up by exhibitors at Gulfood – the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition – which marks its 24th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from February 17-21, 2019.
Buoyed by a significant trend in mindful ......

Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019: Due to the consolidation of bilateral relations between United Arab Emirates and Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan House Dubai held a successful grand opening ceremony on January 15, 2019 at the Mall Jumeirah, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of the Economic of the United Arab Emirates and Shaheen Mustafayev, Minister of Economic Development of Azerbaijan, as well ......

Visitors can simply borrow a wheelchair from the designated storage unit without any hassle
Dubai, UAE; January 21, 2019: In a move to support Dubai’s vision to become a disabled-friendly city by 2020, Mall of the Emirates has introduced an easy access to wheelchairs at all its key entrances for people of determination.
The shopping and lifestyle destination has always offered wheelchairs free of charge ......

The Retail Summit launches with mission to foster gender diversity, promote flexible working practices and nurture female talent
Dubai, UAE, 21 January 2019: When women dominate the sales process and outnumber men in the workforce, their absence from many boardrooms remains a major issue for the retail industry.
Getting the gender balance right is a hot topic for retail brands facing new challenges to grab the attention, and ......

Entities to collaborate to provide tours of Abu Dhabi’s historic mosques
Abu Dhabi, 19 January 2019: To promote cultural tourism in Abu Dhabi and showcase Islamic heritage and Abu Dhabi’s mosques and their stages of development and growth to tourists, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has teamed up with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) to organise tours of ......

Airline to operate largest commercial aircraft in the world for four month period during summer peak
Dubai, UAE, 17 January 2019: Emirates will operate its A380 aircraft to and from Amman between 01 June and 26 October 2019, in response to increased demand for travel during the summer period. This adjustment will see the airline operate one of its three daily flights on the route (EK 903/904) with its flagship A380. This will be ......

Dubai, 21 January 2019: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group and a pioneer in private sector volunteering in the UAE, is calling on citizens and residents to ‘give in to giving’ by sharing videos of themselves giving to friends, family or community members.
Inspired by the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, which will promote philanthropic behaviour across the country throughout 2019, Emirates NBD aims to persu......

Dubai, UAE- January 21,2019: Barclays has released its Q1 2019 “Compass” report, which examines major asset classes globally, and provides tactical recommendations on portfolio asset allocations. The report outlines that carefully calibrated risks can help investors steady their ships after a turbulent 2018. In particular, the report highlighted how investors will be well served by leaning towards a diverse pool of develop......

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 21 January 2019: Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, today hosted a closing ceremony marking the end of its Year of Zayed program. The ceremony, which was attended by faculty and students, touched upon the milestones achieved by ADU during 2018, which served to commemorate and carry forward the legacy of the ......

Fast facts:
About 8% of bony fishes in the Arabian Gulf are threatened, double that of other assessed regions
Major threats include overfishing and coastal development
Highest threat is in species-rich nearshore areas
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 20, 2019: According to new research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), NYU Abu Dhabi, and other collaborators, 8.2% of marine bony fishes in the Arabian ......

DQG concluded the Annual General Meeting & the election process for the new Board of Directors
Building on its impressive momentum, Dubai Quality Group aims for an innovative & fruitful year ahead as they announce the achievements of 2018
Dubai 21st January 2019, UAE: Dubai Quality Group (DQG) concluded the Annual General Meeting by holding the Board of Directors (BOD) Election for the period 2019-2021, ......

The New Logo Reflects the Important Role of The Digital Media Today
Maitha Buhumaid: Dubai Press Club is harnessing all resources to support media outlets in keeping abreast with the latest developments in the media field.
Mohammed Al Hammadi: We are open to working with all media institutions and partners in the country.
Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2019: The Board of Directors of the UAE Journalists Association unveiled the ......

Janika Sprunger Wins Emirates Airline Dubai Grand Prix and Italian Rider, Paolo Paini comes in 2nd
Dubai, UAE, January 21, 2019: Janika Sprunger, the Swiss rider and her horse Bacardi VDL won the Emirates Airline Dubai Grand Prix, the biggest award in Dubai Show Jumping Championship. The Championship, which took place from 16-19 January 2019, is organized by Dubai Equestrian Club and hosted by Emirates Equestrian Centre in collaboration ......

Highlights progress made since launch of the strategy.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 21, 2019: In 2018, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) launched the Mental Health Strategy for the emirate. The strat¬egy known as Happy Lives…..Healthy Community is Dubai’s first comprehensive mental health strategy and is applica¬ble across all public and private health entities in the ......

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2019: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed today an agreement with Neuron.
As per the agreement, Neuron will be the third party administrator (TPA) for the Saada health programme.
The agreement was signed by HE Humaid Al Qutami, Director General of the DHA and HE Mohammed Al Mutaiwei, Chairman of Neuron, in the presence of Saleh Al Hashimi, Advisor of Dubai Health Insurance ......

Samsung is redefining the customer journey with a spectacle of seamless connectivity experiences built upon a cutting-edge retail strategy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 17th, 2019 – In an innovative first for the MENA region, Samsung Gulf Electronics has celebrated the official opening of its latest Multi-Experience Store to give the region’s digitally-savvy customers a new destination to embrace the company’s technological ecosystem. Situated in The Dubai Mall’s premium downtown retail environment, the state-of-the-art showroom builds on ......read more

Report provides a comprehensive overview of challenges and opportunities in e-commerce regionally
Report estimates that there was $51 billion of e-commerce sales across MENASA in 2017
Region’s e-commerce expected to grow at a rate of 24.6% CAGR through to 2020
UAE companies represent 11% of the top 100 B2C e-commerce companies in MENASA region
Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019: Dubai CommerCity, the joint project between the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and wasl Asset Management Group, announced the launch of the ‘MENASA e-commerce ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019: The Joséphine Aigrette ring set with a passionate red garnet, the brightly-colored Jeux de Liens pendant celebrating joyful relationships, the Liens Séduction bracelet in pink gold evoking the sensuality of a ribbon that ties and wraps, the Bee My Love ring to offer like a spontaneous proposition...
Perpetuating the tradition of sentimental jewellery for which the Maison has always been famous, Chaumet creations celebrate all the nuances of love. Precious symbols to offer oneself or someone special on Valentine’s ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019: Mundipharma, the maker of the BETADINETM range of products, announced expansion of the partnership with Marinomed Biotech to extend their rights for the Carragalose® based Nasal Sprays and Lozenges in additional markets across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META).
The deal will aim to further extend marketing of Marinomed’s products which have shown to significantly reduce disease duration and reduce relapses and help more adults and children suffering from the symptoms of the disease in additional markets across the META ......read more

February 4 to 7, 2019 at DWTC
11 French companies to be gathered on the French pavilion
Major innovations to be exhibited in hematology, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, cytology and pharmacogenetics.
Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019: 11 French companies will be taking part in the region’s largest laboratory trade show, in Dubai, from February 4-7, 2019. Showcased across 180 m², the French in vitro diagnostics industry (IVD) will unveil its latest innovative ideas, which are the strategic pillars of the sector's ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2019:
Homage to history
The Tissot PRS 516 Alpine Limited Edition is inspired by the PR 516, the iconic watch from the Sixties which nodded to car racing with a cool design and impressive technical features such as a particularly robust (hence the PR in the name) movement suspension system. Now, the Tissot PRS 516 Alpine Limited
Edition takes the motoring association one step further. Acknowledging Tissot and Alpine’s winning history, which began with a partnership in 1973 when the legendary car A110 won the Rally World ......read more

UAE, January 16, 2019 - Dubai Government Workshop (DGW) has revealed the creation of Dubai Government Workshop Youth Council, an initiative aimed towards developing the role of today's youth and encouraging them to pursue the path to excellence, creativity and innovation. The move falls in line with the government's directives to empower the Emirati youth and serve as pioneers in building the future of the UAE. The announcement is part of the recently released National Youth Guide and Agenda, which was issued by the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs & the Future to create a conducive ......read more

UAE, January 16, 2019 - The Department of Economic Development - Ajman (DED-Ajman) recently hosted a meeting attended by selected economic experts coming from several government entities in Ajman to discuss key drivers needed in the move to achieve a green economy, which is one of the main pillars of Ajman 2021.
During the meeting, attendees discussed and reviewed economic objectives and its associated performance indicators. Present during the meeting included stakeholders and experts from the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ajman Tourism Development Department, the Ajman ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2019: In an official statement, released to the media, Al Habtoor Group announced its wish to clarify that the Group and all its divisions, including Habtoor Hospitality (AKA Habtoor Hotels) have no link or relationship of any kind with Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises (HTE) and its owner Rashid Al Habtoor.
This is following news released in major Indian and Middle Eastern media about a potential acquisition of the Leela Group of Hotels in India (Hotel Leela venture) by Rashid Al Habtoor, founder and owner of Al Habtoor Trading ......read more

January 16, 2019: ‘The idea of the collection came up at the very beginning of my collaboration with Christopher and it went through many different creative stages and ideas. We knew it had to be narrative, created with a free spirit and no limit or boundaries.’ – Francis Kurkdjian
Introducing Burberry Bespoke: a collection of seven exclusive fragrances created by renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian under the creative direction of Christopher Bailey. Each scent is available in either one, two or three varying concentrations.
Burberry Bespoke is inspired by ......read more

H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih witnessed the significant progress being made at Barakah
16 January 2019: H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) expressed his appreciation for the significant development of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in a recent visit to the UAE. H.E. Eng. Al Falih commended the Emirati workforce who are highly skilled in the nuclear sector and committed to developing their skills and knowledge. H.E. Eng. Al-Falih was briefed on the ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2019: World No. 1 Simona Halep is eagerly looking forward to making a return to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for the first time in three years when play kicks off next month.
The Dubai Duty Free WTA Player Ambassador heads an incredible field that includes all but one of the top 10 as she seeks to regain the title she last claimed in 2015. Since then she has risen to the very summit of the game and become a Grand Slam champion.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Simona Halep to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships,” ......read more

HBMSU Chancellor: “Our goal is to make radical changes to transform future universities into knowledge hubs”
University leads efforts to achieve Mohammed bin Rashid's vision to make Dubai a land of talent, great minds & ideas
UAE, January 16, 2019- Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), set forward a futuristic vision to redefine the future of higher education, by drawing a clear roadmap for universities to become future knowledge hubs. The efforts in this direction fall in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh ......read more

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, January 16, 2019. Geometry, the world’s most international brand activation and shopper marketing agency unveils ‘Loft 36’. The new Dubai creative hub to maneuver itself up the omni-channel world and elevate brand experiences, signaling another milestone in the growth and evolution of the agency since its February 2018 re-brand.
Under one roof, the new dynamic office space is powered by data-driven research and shopper journey mapping, alongside a Geometry-built collaborative and interactive operating system for planning and ......read more

Highly anticipated Royal Enfield Twin motorcycles launched in Dubai - The Interceptor INT 650 to be available starting at AED 19,999 and the Continental GT 650 to be available starting at AED 20,399
Bookings to open on January 15, 2019 and motorcycles to be on display at dealership in Dubai starting February 2019
January 16, 2019, Dubai: Following an enthusiastic reception from the world's press at the recent global launch of all-new Continental GT 650 Twin and Interceptor INT 650 Twin mid-sized motorcycles, its recent European launch at EICMA 2018 and ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2019:
We are [/ the Central Bank is] committed to supporting the UAE’s Green Agenda 2015 – 2030 and the National Climate Change Plan 2017 – 2050 as well as helping the UAE to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the climate change objectives of the Paris Climate accord.
To do this we need to create a financing ecosystem in the UAE that is geared towards not only improving economic efficiency and prosperity but also contributes to the protection of our ecological systems; this in turn will enhance social well-being ......read more

Celebrate diversity and spirit of tolerance at BurJuman with ‘Around the World’
Dubai, UAE, 16 January 2019: BurJuman is celebrating one of the UAE’s most-established retail events – the much feted Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) – until the 2nd of February 2019. Shoppers and families are invited to visit the mall for a shopping bonanza filled with fabulous discounts and deals ranging from 25% to 75% off selected items.
This year BurJuman honours the cultural diversity and spirit of tolerance found in the UAE by choosing an ......read more

Cybercrime is big business and hackers are continually looking for new attack vectors. SophosLabs team see 400,000 new malicious samples every day; this does not mean 400,000 programmers writing code. It means heavily automated systems. The result is bespoke malware – a virus written just for you. With that reality, the best line of defense is to use a multi-layered security strategy to work to protect organisations against both known and unknown threats.
The best endpoint technologies will protect organisations against the majority of malware and threats impacting their ......read more

The launch was held in association with Dubai Shopping Festival, as part of the ‘Dubai Exclusive” theme
January 16th 2019; Dubai, UAE: Premium luxury jewelry house Dhamani 1969 unveiled a feminine and colorful line of light and ready-to-wear jewels, CHRYSALIS. The beautifully crafted unique collection, set in gold, diamonds and colorful enamel, includes earring, rings and bold necklaces in rose, yellow and white gold, and with the option of with and without diamonds. Launched at the brand´s flagship boutique at The Dubai Mall, the event was attended by ......read more

Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2019: In line with its strategy of promoting arts and culture in the Sultanate, Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's leading Integrated Tourism Complex, hosted a photography exhibition titles "Layers of Oman". Focusing on the rich heritage, lifestyle and nature of ancient Oman, the exhibition showcased some of Oman’s proudest moments and achievements.
Layers of Oman provides a compelling insight of Oman's past and present. It is a glimpse of its own - a raw, yet brave and authentic reflection of a genuine fusion between its people, land ......read more